Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions - March 3rd 2026
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For Phoenix Suns (34-26) vs Sacramento Kings (14-48), the first look is form plus rest since a small freshness edge can change closeouts and rim pressure over the full game. Those signals can appear in the fourth when possessions slow and details matter.
This is a stats-heavy matchup preview meant for fast reads and easy navigation. The setup is kept clean while you judge how the game should play.
NBA odds and lines for Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings
If you are scanning the away side quickly, start with a clear form line: last-five ATS: 1-3-1, then layer in fresh detail from average margin: -52. The widget below will update late, so treat NBA odds for Phoenix Suns as your main page for a quick check-in.
Sacramento Kings sets the tone with a game-shaped profile: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus a distinct indicator in last-five over-under: 4-1-0. If you want a home-first reference without extra clicks, NBA odds for Sacramento Kings stays clear and current.
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-10.5 -110 -110 PHX at SAC Rest & Travel Report: Schedule Factors
Phoenix Suns holds the rest advantage based on days since last game (5 vs 2), and it counts most when travel does not spike. Previous opponent strength is close (60 vs 60), so it is less likely to be the differentiator.
Sacramento Kings carries the heavier last-week games density (3 vs 2), which can surface endgame if the travel rows also lean that way. With more immediate travel (634.7 vs 361.4), Phoenix Suns carries a drag that can surface in early spacing and late pace. Last-7 travel miles tilt to Sacramento Kings (3766.87 vs 0), and that overall mileage is more relevant when the rest window is thinner.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 5 | 2 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 3 | -3 |
| Travel miles since last game | 634.7 | 361.4 |
| Games in last 7 days | 2 | 3 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 1 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 3766.87 |
| Schedule strength | 53.9 | 37 |
| Remaining schedule strength | 49.3 | 46 |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 60 | 60 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 22.6 | 56.7 |
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400% Extra: Deposit $10 Get $50 Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Quarter Splits: 1Q to 4Q and Halves
The quarter-by-quarter table show identify scoring patterns without guessing; market context is on latest NBA odds. Phoenix Suns gets a clean snapshot here: best quarter is 2Q, and its stronger half is the first half. Sacramento Kings follows with a another check: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 28.1 | 28.4 |
| 2Q Points | 29.1 | 27.6 |
| 3Q Points | 28.4 | 28 |
| 4Q Points | 26.1 | 25.6 |
| 1H Points | 57.2 | 55.9 |
| 2H Points | 54.5 | 53.6 |
Season Profile Comparison: Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
This breakdown splits the season profile into four sections so the edges are easier to read. When the key stats in a category point the same way, that’s the cleaner lean; when they split, the game usually turns on which lever shows up more often.
Record & Scoring
Phoenix Suns comes in ahead in win rate (50) and point margin (0.8), which is the cleanest scoring baseline in this section. If that holds, Phoenix Suns can win even without perfect shot-making by avoiding long empty stretches.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 34-26 | 14-48 |
| Win Percentage | 50 | 31 |
| Points For | 112.1 | 110.3 |
| Points Against | 111.3 | 121.2 |
| Points Margin | 0.8 | -10.9 |
Efficiency
Phoenix Suns leads the two efficiency drivers—shooting efficiency (112.9 vs 107.6) and field goal efficiency (53.4 vs 51.9). If that holds, Phoenix Suns is more likely to avoid long droughts because the shot quality is producing points at a steadier clip.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 112.9 | 107.6 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.4 | 51.9 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
Net rating and turnovers read close (0.6 vs -9.9, 13.9 vs 13.9), so the edge can come from which team keeps the game clean under pressure. If the fourth quarter turns into tight possessions, one extra empty trip can decide the section.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 100.2 | 102.2 |
| Net Rating | 0.6 | -9.9 |
| Offensive Rating | 111.3 | 107.8 |
| Defensive Rating | 110.7 | 117.7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 13.9 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
This section is level on the drivers (0.3 vs 0.3, 10 vs 8.4), so ball security and box-outs matter more than raw volume. If the game is tight late, one extra second chance or one extra steal is usually the separator.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 41.7 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.5 | 25.2 |
| Assist Rate | 60 | 61.3 |
| Steals Per Game | 10 | 8.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4 | 4.5 |
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Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings Series History and Last Meeting
Start with the most recent game as a steady baseline: Suns won 122-106 by 16. The series summary underneath offers the wider history around it.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 122-106 |
| Last meeting winner | Suns |
| Last meeting margin | 16 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 1 | 2 | -9.2 | 222.8 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Home | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9.2 | 222.8 | 0-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The primary usage leader in this matchup is Jalen Green (Phoenix Suns), and the table below links that workload to production and efficiency. Their short summary: Min 20, Usage% 34.1, 12.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 2.2 APG, TS% 44.7, eFG% 42.7, +/- -0.2, and TO/G 1.7.
Phoenix Suns leans on Jalen Green (34.1), Devin Booker (31.6), and Dillon Brooks (29.1), and Sacramento Kings leans on Russell Westbrook (26.4), Malik Monk (24), and Zach LaVine (23.8), and this readout shows the first three options. A more tight top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green | 20 | 34.1 | 12.9 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 44.7 | 42.7 | -0.2 | 1.7 |
| Phoenix Suns | Devin Booker | 33 | 31.6 | 24.7 | 3.9 | 6.1 | 57.9 | 50.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks | 31 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 54.7 | 50.7 | -0.7 | 1.8 |
| Sacramento Kings | Russell Westbrook | 29 | 26.4 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 53 | 50.5 | -7.3 | 3.4 |
| Sacramento Kings | Malik Monk | 22 | 24 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 56.3 | 53.2 | -3.2 | 1.4 |
| Sacramento Kings | Zach LaVine | 31 | 23.8 | 19.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 61.4 | 56.9 | -7.9 | 1.9 |
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- Game script (pace): Sacramento Kings tends to press tempo off misses, while Phoenix Suns prefers to steady it into longer half-court possessions. The initial pace read frequently follows how the total plays.
- Efficiency edge (side): From a season lens, it tilts toward Phoenix Suns when the possession script is tidier and second chances are limited. A few added possessions can turn it. The plainest swing factor for Sacramento Kings is ball security, so it must keep the ball.
- Late filters (availability + market): Lineup news and situational context are the last gate, and they can shift how both teams score late in the clock. If money has moved the line, treat it as a cue to verify rather than pushing a lean.
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